Police are investigating after a St. Catharines child found prescription pills in their Halloween candy stash.
The child was trick or treating in the Western Hill area of St. Catharines, a parent called police after finding the pills loose amongst the candy.
The pills were determined to be a prescription muscle relaxant. The medication can be used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm, pain, and stiffness.
The child is believed to have "trick or treated" in the areas of:
- Rykert Street
- Cummings Street
- Merigold Street
- Churchill Street
- Chetwood Street
- Pelham Road
- Lloyd Street
- Hillview Road
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Niagara or the St. Catharines Criminal Investigation Branch of Niagara Regional Police.
Parents and children are reminded to check candy for safety prior to eating it. When checking candy consider the following:
- An unusual appearance or discoloration
- Tiny pinholes or tears in wrappers. Is it still sealed or air tight?
- Spoiled or unwrapped items
- Homemade items, fruit or baked goods should be discarded unless you personally know who gave them.
- When in doubt, throw it out
- If you find something in the candy that appears to have been an attempt to cause injury please contact the police.